Phytochemical Evaluation and Assessment of Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Ficus racemosa Leaves.

Vedita Ingle , Jagdish Baheti

Ficus racemosa, Extraction, Phytoconstituent, and Antioxident Activity

Many traditional medical systems regard the therapeutic qualities of Ficus racemosa, also referred to as the cluster fig tree. Ficus racemosa is an amazing species of tree having medical, cultural, and ecological value. All of the traditional texts on Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and homeopathy mention this herb. Many plant parts are employed as astringents, carminatives, vermifuges, and anti-dysentery agents, including bark, roots, leaves, fruits, and latex. This study includes the morphology, microscopy, and physio-chemical components of the leaves of the Ficus racemosa. It then goes on to extract the leaves using Soxhlet extraction and defatify them using petroleum ether as a solvent. subsequently chloroform is used to extract chlorophyll, and finally methanol: water (70:30) is used as a solvent to extract leaf constituents, which is the primary leaf extract. Investigating the phytochemical components of the leaf extract's crude extract was the primary goal of this study. The antioxidant activity of the leaf extract was evaluated using recognized assays, including the scavenging of free radicals by nitric oxide and the scavenging of radicals by DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl). In every test assay, the leaf extract had a potential for antioxidants, suggesting that it can scavenge free radicals and lessen oxidative stress. The results of this investigation indicate that the leaves of Ficus racemosa possess a high concentration of phytochemicals possessing strong antioxidant capabilities. These findings bolster the traditional therapeutic usage of Ficus racemosa and highlight its potential for use in nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals as a natural source of antioxidants. This study focuses on the phytochemical analysis and antioxidant properties of Ficus racemosa leaf extract, which is widely utilized in the manufacturing of conventional drugs for the treatment of a range of metabolic disorders.

"Phytochemical Evaluation and Assessment of Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Ficus racemosa Leaves.", IJRTI - International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.IJRTI.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no.629 - 640, June-2024, Available :https://ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2406092.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 6, June-2024

Pages : 629 - 640

Paper Reg. ID: IJRTI_190071

Published Paper Id: IJRTI2406092

Downloads: 205,606

Research Area: Pharmacy

Country: Wardha, Maharashtra, India

Published Paper PDF: https://ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2406092

Published Paper URL: https://ijrti.org/viewpaperforall?paper=IJRTI2406092

ISSN: 2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 10.57 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016

An International Scholarly Open Access Journal, Peer-Reviewed, Refereed Journal Impact Factor 10.57 Calculate by Google Scholar and Semantic Scholar | AI-Powered Research Tool, Multidisciplinary, Monthly, Multilanguage Journal Indexing in All Major Database & Metadata, Citation Generator

UGC CARE Approved — Transparent Peer-reviewed journal aligned with UGC’s 2025 suggestive parameters.

Publisher: IJRTI (JW Publication)